Association between the atherogenic index of plasma and abdominal aortic calcification: results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013-2014.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coronary artery calcification and cardiovascular disease are associated with elevated levels of atherogenic plasma index (AIP). However, the relationship with abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) remains unclear. This study aimed to explore the association between AIP and AAC using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database.

Methods

A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on 2,811 individuals aged 40 years or older from the 2013-2014 NHANES dataset. Participants with missing AAC-24 scores, AIP data, or covariate information were excluded. AAC was quantified using the Kauppila score (AAC-24), with a score > 0 indicating the presence of AAC, and severe AAC (SAAC) being defined as an AAC-24 score ≥ 6. Multivariable regression models and r

SUBMITTER: Su X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11872722 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature